Santee Cooper Powers
South Carolina
Santee Cooper is South Carolina’s state-owned power and water utility, the state’s largest power provider and the ultimate source of electricity for more than 2 million people.
What makes Santee Cooper special is our diverse and talented team, including more than 1,600 professionals throughout the state who are dedicated to our vision to be the state’s leading resource for improving the lives of South Carolinians for future generations.
Our mission is simple: As a publicly owned utility since our inception in 1934, we aim to be a recognized authority, ensuring affordable, reliable and innovative electric and water solutions for the communities we serve.
What makes Santee Cooper special is our diverse and talented team, including more than 1,600 professionals throughout the state who are dedicated to our vision to be the state’s leading resource for improving the lives of South Carolinians for future generations.
Our mission is simple: As a publicly owned utility since our inception in 1934, we aim to be a recognized authority, ensuring affordable, reliable and innovative electric and water solutions for the communities we serve.
Our vision
Santee Cooper’s vision is to be the state’s leading resource for improving the lives of South Carolinians for future generations.
Our mission
As a publicly owned utility, we aim to be a recognized authority, ensuring affordable, reliable, and innovative electric and water solutions for the communities we serve.
Our legacy
Today, Santee Cooper serves more than 2 million people. As we look back on our strong legacy, we’re also strategically planning for the future.
By The Numbers
As a public power utility since our inception in 1934, we are state-owned, not-for-profit and invested in the wellbeing of our communities and state.
2M+
People and businesses served across South Carolina
90+
Years working to provide reliable energy generation and water resource management
1600+
Diverse and talented professionals employed throughout the state
Leadership Team
These are the people who move Santee Cooper forward. View our current list of Board of Directors and Executive leadership. Together, we work daily to achieve Santee Cooper’s mission.
Board Meetings
Santee Cooper Board of Directors meetings are open to the public. You can sign up to request email notice of upcoming Board meetings and advance copies of agendas.
Financial performance and shareholder value
This section provides bondholders, potential investors and others with general information about Santee Cooper and its various bond programs.
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Economic development across South Carolina
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